Agricultural field entrance at Approx 110M North of 16 Tullywiggan Road, Cookstown

“LA09/2025/0956/F ACKN Development Management Officer Report Committee Application Summary Committee Meeting Date: June 2026 Item Number: Application ID: LA09/2025/0956/F Target Date: December 2025 Proposal: Agricultural field entrance to agricultural lands. Location: Approx 110M North of 16 Tullywiggan Road Cookstown…”

“…settlement limits of Cookstown in open countryside as defined within the Cookstown Area Plan 2010. The western boundary of the site runs parallel to the public footpath along Tullywiggan Road and is defined by established hedgerow planting. The remaining boundaries are undefined, as the site forms part of a larger agricultural field.”

“Planning Assessment of Policy and Other Material Considerations Policy Consideration Relevant Planning History There are no relevant planning histories associated with this site. Representations Neighbour notification and press advertisement have been carried out in accordance with the Council’s statutory requirements. In total, seven neighbouring properties were notified, and two representations were received. These have been addressed within the Summary of Issues section.”

“There are no other site characteristics or ecological constraints associated with the proposal that would trigger the requirement for the submission of a Biodiversity Checklist. I am therefore satisfied that the proposal complies with Policy NH 5 of PPS 2 and will not result in the unacceptable loss of priority habitats, species, or features of natural heritage importance.”

“…pedestrian and road safety. In its response, DfI Roads acknowledged that the agricultural field is being subdivided into two plots, with no farm buildings or other operational development proposed at this time. It was noted that the proposed access incorporates a hardstanding area sufficient to allow vehicles to park safely clear of the public road.”

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“DfI Roads initially responded on the 3 rd October 2025 with no objection to this proposal, however at the time of their response, they did not have sight of the representation and were therefore reconsulted and directed to the road safety concerns raised within the objection.”

“I am content that I have considered all relevant policies and material considerations in the assessment of this planning application, and I can recommend an approval of this planning application. Summary of Recommendation: Approve is recommended Approval Conditions Condition 1 The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of 5 years from the date of this permission. Reason: As required by Section 61 of the Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011.”

“Reason: To ensure the access is not used for any other purpose than that applied for. Condition 3 No development shall commence on site (other than that required to fulfil this condition) unless the vehicular access including visibility splays of 2.4x80 meters shall be provided in both directions and a 80-meter forward sight distance has been provided in accordance with Drawing 02 Rev 02 uploaded to the Mid Ulster Council Planning…”

“Members considered previously circulated report on planning application LA09/2025/0956/F which had a recommendation for approval.”

“Resolved That planning application LA09/2025/0956/F be approved subject to conditions as per the officer’s report.”